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Ulster grind past Connacht

Ulster grind past Connacht

Ulster climbed to third in the Guinness PRO12 standings after they battled past Connacht 13-10 at a wet Kingspan Stadium on Friday.

Munster too good for Leinster

Munster too good for Leinster

Munster made it a home and away double over Leinster in the PRO12 as they beat their visitors 28-13 at Thomond Park in Limerick on Friday.

Blues edged by the Dragons

Blues edged by the Dragons

A strong first-half performance helped the Dragons hold on for a 23-17 PRO12 victory over Cardiff Blues at the Arms Park on Friday.

Preview: Glasgow v Edinburgh

Preview: Glasgow v Edinburgh

Second-row Al Kellock returns to the Glasgow Warriors starting side for Saturday's 1872 Cup first leg with Edinburgh at Scotstoun Stadium.

Preview: Ospreys v Scarlets

Preview: Ospreys v Scarlets

Wales international flanker Dan Lydiate will make his Ospreys debut on Saturday when they host the Scarlets at the Liberty Stadium.

More Guinness PRO12 News

  • Welsh trio sign Dual Contracts
  • Quotes of 2014
  • Record not a burden - Rees
  • Faletau to see ankle specialist
  • Preview: Munster v Leinster PreviewPreview: Munster v Leinster
  • Preview: Ulster v Connacht PreviewPreview: Ulster v Connacht
  • Preview: Cardiff Blues v Dragons PreviewPreview: Cardiff Blues v Dragons
  • Treviso loan Glasgow prop
  • Thomas re-signs with Dragons
  • Fijian lock joins the Ospreys
  • No bans for Paulo and Snyman
  • Six-week ban for Treviso prop
  • Pivac waiting for Priestland decision
  • New contracts for Scarlets pair
  • Matawalu off to Bath
  • New deal for Toner
  • Holland not feeling festive
  • Best demands improvement from Ulster
  • PRO12 trio cited, brawl investigated
  • Ospreys keep hold of Tipuric
  • Faletau a doubt for Dragons
  • Dragons see off Zebre ReportDragons see off Zebre
  • Fancy dress faux pas from Williams
  • Ospreys beat Ulster to go top ReportOspreys beat Ulster to go top
  • Gray try wins it for Glasgow ReportGray try wins it for Glasgow
  • New deal for Black
  • James to return to Cardiff Blues
  • First half cost Scarlets - Pivac
  • Edinburgh hammer sorry Treviso ReportEdinburgh hammer sorry Treviso
  • Navidi double helps Blues win derby ReportNavidi double helps Blues win derby
  • Leinster see off Connacht ReportLeinster see off Connacht
  • Preview: Dragons v Zebre PreviewPreview: Dragons v Zebre
  • Preview: Glasgow Warriors v Munster PreviewPreview: Glasgow Warriors v Munster
  • Preview: Ospreys v Ulster PreviewPreview: Ospreys v Ulster
  • Planet Rugby's Quiz of 2014
  • Bath and Irish race for Priestland
  • Preview: Edinburgh v Treviso PreviewPreview: Edinburgh v Treviso
  • Preview: Leinster v Connacht PreviewPreview: Leinster v Connacht
  • Preview: Cardiff Blues v Scarlets PreviewPreview: Cardiff Blues v Scarlets
  • Boss wary of Aki and Muliaina
  • Ulster contract for Warwick
  • Knee injury hits Van den Heever
  • Planet Rugby's Team of the Year
  • Foley switches focus to PRO12
  • Ruddock injury blow hits Leinster
  • Evans eyes Wales spot
  • More injury woe for the Ospreys
  • Hanrahan tipped for Northampton move
  • Gopperth to exit Leinster
  • Official: Lydiate signs with Ospreys
  • IRFU appoint first female referee
  • Win a Rugby Manager video game!
  • WRU boss wanted Lydiate at Dragons
  • Cave extends Ulster stay
  • Lydiate set to join Ospreys
  • Henry terrified by mini stroke
  • Wilson signs new Ulster deal
  • Davies named Pro12 Chairman
  • Glasgow pair sign contract extensions
  • Knee surgery for Hassler
  • O'Callaghan banned for kick
  • Vote for YOUR Team of the Year
  • Blues wait on Anscombe, Warburton
  • Parkes joins the Scarlets
  • Ireland stars staying with Munster
  • O'Callaghan in the dock
  • Conan praised by O'Connor
  • Glasgow do enough against Dragons ReportGlasgow do enough against Dragons
  • Valuable win for Connacht ReportValuable win for Connacht
  • Leinster win Ospreys shootout ReportLeinster win Ospreys shootout
  • Edinburgh beaten in Italy ReportEdinburgh beaten in Italy
  • We showed good signs - Hammett
  • Missed conversion denies Ulster ReportMissed conversion denies Ulster
  • Blues triumph over Treviso ReportBlues triumph over Treviso
  • Preview: Connacht v Scarlets PreviewPreview: Connacht v Scarlets
  • Preview: Glasgow v Dragons PreviewPreview: Glasgow v Dragons
  • Preview: Zebre v Edinburgh PreviewPreview: Zebre v Edinburgh
  • Preview: Leinster v Ospreys PreviewPreview: Leinster v Ospreys
  • This weekend's predictions!
  • Preview: Munster v Ulster PreviewPreview: Munster v Ulster
  • Preview: Cardiff Blues v Treviso PreviewPreview: Cardiff Blues v Treviso
  • Hogg, Jones sign new Glasgow deals
  • Hassler sidelined with knee injury
  • Leinster give update on injured trio
  • Centre joins Cardiff Blues
  • Pienaar to miss Munster clash
  • Howard enjoying life at Munster
  • Six months out for Harris-Wright
  • Adeolokun re-signs with Connacht
  • Weir keen to help Glasgow's revival
  • Ospreys facing prop crisis
  • Henry has heart surgery
  • We let ourselves down - O'Connor
  • Anscombe focussed on Cardiff Blues
  • Earls aiming for January return
  • Guinness PRO12 Fixtures
Forthcoming Fixtures
Fixture Details
All times are local
Guinness PRO12
Saturday , December 27
Glasgow Warriors vs Edinburgh Glasgow Warriors vs Edinburgh Preview
Ospreys vs Scarlets Ospreys vs Scarlets Preview
Sunday , December 28
Zebre vs Treviso 14:00
Thursday , January 1
Dragons vs Cardiff Blues 14:05
Connacht vs Munster 17:00
Friday , January 2
Edinburgh vs Glasgow Warriors 19:35
Saturday , January 3
Treviso vs Zebre 14:00
Leinster vs Ulster 14:40
Scarlets vs Ospreys 17:05
Friday , January 9
Glasgow vs Scarlets 19:35
More Guinness PRO12 fixtures
  • Guinness PRO12 Results
Recent Results
Fixture Details
All times are local
Guinness PRO12
Friday , December 26
Cardiff Blues 17 - 23 Dragons Cardiff Blues vs Dragons Report
Munster 28 - 13 Leinster Munster vs Leinster Report
Ulster 13 - 10 Connacht Ulster vs Connacht Report
Sunday , December 21
Dragons 25 - 11 Zebre Dragons vs Zebre Report
Saturday , December 20
Glasgow Warriors 21 - 18 Munster Glasgow Warriors vs Munster Report
Ospreys 31 - 20 Ulster Ospreys vs Ulster Report
Friday , December 19
Leinster 21 - 11 Connacht Leinster vs Connacht Report
Cardiff Blues 21 - 9 Scarlets Cardiff Blues vs Scarlets Report
Edinburgh 48 - 0 Treviso Edinburgh vs Treviso Report
Sunday , November 30
Glasgow Warriors 19 - 15 Dragons
More Guinness PRO12 results
  • Guinness PRO12 Table
Guinness PRO12 Table
Pos Team P Pts
1 Munster 11 37
2 Ospreys 10 36
3 Glasgow Warriors 10 35
4 Ulster 11 35
5 Leinster 11 32

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Quotes of 2014

It's time to look back through some of the best soundbites and quips from the last year.

Planet Rugby Union Photos

Gallery: Ospreys 26 Cardiff Blues 15

Relive the best moments from Sunday's Welsh Pro12 derby at the Liberty Stadium in Swansea.

Guinness PRO12 photo galleries home

Planet Rugby Features

Far Side Preview: North v South

Far Side Preview: North v South

It's that time of year again! Get set for the annual North v South Derby at the Stade de Frigid on December 25.

Planet Rugby

Planet Rugby's Quiz of 2014

We at Planet Rugby put our heads together and came up with 50 rugby-related questions from 2014 and beyond. Let's see how you do!

Loose Pass

Loose Pass

Welcome to Loose Pass, our weekly dishing up of mince pies, Christmas puddings and festive roasts.

Newbies of the Year

Newbies of the Year

Getting your shot in the first-team is part of the ongoing battle for rugby hopefuls, but in 2014 this group of starlets took their opportunity.